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The first official test cricket match was held between Australia
and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in March 1877.
South Africa started playing in the Tests in the 1888-89 season.
The West Indies joined in 1928 (?). Today international Test
Cricket is played by Australia, England, South Africa, West
Indies, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Zimbabwe.
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Record for the
highest individual innings:
Brian C. Lara (West Indies). Scored 375 against England at St. John in 1993-94
Most test centuries:
Sunil M. Gavaskar (India). Scored 34 centuries from 125 matches
Most runs in test Cricket:
Allan R. Border (Australia). 11174 runs from 156 matches
Highest batting average:
Sir Donald G. Bradman (Australia). Average of 99.94 from 52 matches
Best bowling average:
G.A Lohmann (England). Average of 10.75 from 18 matches
Most test wickets:
Kapil Dev (India). 434 wickets from 131 matches.
Most catches in test
cricket:
Allan R. Border (Australia). 156 catches from 156 matches.
Highest innings total
for a team:
England, 1938 against Australia. Declared at 7/903
Most dismissals by a
wicket keeper:
Rodney W. Marsh (Australia). 355 dismissals from 96 test (343 catches, 12 stumpings)
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PAGE EDITED Friday November 20, 1998
© 1998 Helen Wakefield
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